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Kyoto Nantan Boy's Body Abandonment Case: 37-Year-Old Father Arrested, Police to Set Up Investigation Headquarters
In the case of an 11-year-old boy's body found in Nantan, Kyoto, police arrested the 37-year-old father, who admitted to the charges. The Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters will establish an investigation task force and hold a press conference at 10 AM.
Boy's Body Found in Nantan, Kyoto
On April 13, the body of an 11-year-old boy was discovered in a mountain forest in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. The police immediately launched an investigation into the incident. Given the gravity of the case, the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters plans to establish an investigation task force.
Father Arrested, Admits Guilt
Police arrested the 37-year-old father of the deceased boy on suspicion of abandoning the body. According to the investigation, the suspect has admitted to the charges. The police are scheduled to hold a press conference at 10 AM today to provide further details regarding the incident.
*Source: NHK World-Japan (2026-04-16)*
